In a historic political shift, senior BJP leader Mohan Charan Majhi has been named the next Chief Minister of Odisha. This marks a significant milestone as he will become the first BJP Chief Minister in the state’s history. The announcement was made by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday in Bhubaneswar.
BJP Secures Majority in Odisha Assembly
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a majority in the 147-member Odisha Assembly by winning 78 seats. This victory has paved the way for the BJP to form the new government in the state, with Mohan Charan Majhi at the helm.
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Leadership Selection Overseen by Central Observers
The selection of Mohan Charan Majhi as the new Chief Minister was overseen by central observers Rajnath Singh and Bhupender Yadav. Both Union Ministers were appointed by the BJP to ensure a smooth and strategic selection process.
Official Announcement and Congratulatory Messages
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced Majhi’s appointment, expressing his delight on social media platform X. “Delighted to announce that Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has been elected unanimously as the leader of Odisha BJP Legislature Party. He is a young and dynamic party karyakarta who will take the state forward on the road to progress and prosperity as the new Chief Minister of Odisha. Many congratulations to him,” Singh stated.
ଓଡ଼ିଆ ଅସ୍ମିତାର ବିଜୟ ଓ ବିକଶିତ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଦୃଢ ସଂକଳ୍ପ ପାଇଁ ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ନୂତନ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଭାବେ ମାନନୀୟ ଶ୍ରୀ ମୋହନ ଚରଣ ମାଝୀ ଏବଂ ଦୁଇଜଣ ଉପ-ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଭାବେ ମାନନୀୟ ଶ୍ରୀ କନକ ବର୍ଦ୍ଧନ ସିଂହଦେଓ ଓ ମାନନୀୟା ଶ୍ରୀମତୀ ପ୍ରଭାତୀ ପରିଡ଼ା ସର୍ବସମ୍ମତି କ୍ରମେ ନିର୍ବାଚିତ ହୋଇଛନ୍ତି । ସେମାନଙ୍କୁ ଅନେକ ଅନେକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ଓ… pic.twitter.com/by3oNoJi1A
— BJP Odisha (@BJP4Odisha) June 11, 2024
Delighted to announce that Shri Mohan Charan Majhi has been elected unanimously as the leader of Odisha BJP Legislature Party. He is a young and dynamic party karyakarta who will take the state forward on road to progress and prosperity as the new Chief Minister of Odisha. Many…
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 11, 2024
Deputy Chief Ministers Appointed
In addition to Majhi’s appointment, KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida have been named as Deputy Chief Ministers. “Also, it has been decided that two Deputy Chief Ministers will be designated to head the new State Government. Shri KV Singh Deo and Smt. Pravati Parida will serve the state as Deputy Chief Ministers. Congratulations to them,” Singh added.
Mohan Charan Majhi’s Political Journey
Mohan Charan Majhi, 52, has a robust political background, having secured a seat in the Odisha Legislative Assembly from the Keonjhar assembly constituency in 2019. He defeated Mina Majhi of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) by a margin of 11,577 votes. Majhi had also previously represented Keonjhar from 2000 to 2009.
Oath Ceremony Scheduled for June 12
The new BJP-led government is set to take oath on June 12 at Janata Maidan. This event marks a new chapter in Odisha’s political landscape, with expectations of significant progress and development under Majhi’s leadership.
The BJP’s victory and the subsequent appointment of Mohan Charan Majhi as Chief Minister are seen as pivotal in the state’s political dynamics, promising a future of growth and prosperity for Odisha.
